The Cincinnati Reds (20-28) and St. Louis Cardinals (22-28) will clash on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, starting at 6:40 PM ET. On the mound for the Cardinals will be Steven Matz (0-5), opposed by the Reds’ Ben Lively (1-2).
The Cardinals are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-161) on the road at the Reds (+137). The over/under for the Cardinals-Reds game is set at 10.5.
Cardinals vs. Reds Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-161)
Total
10.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -104)

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When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Reds
- Game Day: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park
Cardinals Injury Report
Name | Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Tyler O’Neill | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
Dylan Carlson | 10-Day Injured List | Ankle |
Jake Woodford | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Packy Naughton | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Wilking Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Reds Injury Report
Name | Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Henry Ramos | 10-Day Injured List | Hip |
Derek Law | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Nick Lodolo | 15-Day Injured List | Calf |
Fernando Cruz | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Casey Legumina | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
Reiver Sanmartin | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Connor Overton | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Vladimir Gutierrez | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Tony Santillan | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
Joey Votto | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Tejay Antone | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Justin Dunn | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Reds
Adam Wainwright (5.2 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 2 K) picked up the win in the Cardinals’ 8-5 victory over the Reds yesterday. Paul Goldschmidt led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI. Graham Ashcraft (5.0 IP, 7 R, 10 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Reds.
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have won 12, or 50%, of the 24 games they’ve played as favorites this season. St. Louis has a record of 5-8, a 38.5% win rate, when favored by -161 or more by bookmakers this season. The implied probability of a win from the Cardinals, based on the moneyline, is 61.7%. Games involving St. Louis have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 25 of 43 chances this season. The Cardinals have an ATS record of 20-23-0 in 43 games with a spread this season.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Paul Goldschmidt | 49 | .293 (29) | .404 (9) | .521 (23) | 4% (49) | 20.2% (73) | 14.8% (16) |
Nolan Gorman | 44 | .297 (22) | .386 (17) | .622 (2) | 7.6% (4) | 25.7% (121) | 12.3% (36) |
Tommy Edman | 46 | .285 (36) | .337 (73) | .490 (40) | 3.6% (62) | 14.5% (20) | 7.2% (118) |
Nolan Arenado | 48 | .268 (66) | .311 (123) | .443 (73) | 4.3% (40) | 21.1% (82) | 6.2% (137) |
Willson Contreras | 48 | .232 (122) | .315 (115) | .384 (116) | 2.5% (108) | 22% (91) | 10.5% (67) |
Reds Betting Records and Team Stats
The Reds have been underdogs in 33 games this season and have come away with the win 13 times (39.4%) in those contests. This season, Cincinnati has come away with a win five times in 16 chances when named as an underdog of at least +137 or worse on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Reds have a 42.2% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Cincinnati have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 23 of 42 chances this season. The Reds have an against the spread record of 24-18-0 in 42 games with a line this season.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Jonathan India | 48 | .285 (36) | .376 (24) | .413 (87) | 1.4% (144) | 19% (64) | 11% (56) |
Jake Fraley | 44 | .271 (62) | .364 (35) | .436 (75) | 3.2% (82) | 17.5% (47) | 12.3% (36) |
Spencer Steer | 45 | .257 (83) | .333 (83) | .444 (72) | 3.1% (83) | 22.4% (99) | 9.4% (82) |
TJ Friedl | 38 | .313 (-) | .360 (-) | .484 (-) | 2.2% (-) | 20.9% (-) | 5.8% (-) |
Nick Senzel | 34 | .254 (-) | .321 (-) | .397 (-) | 2.9% (-) | 20% (-) | 8.6% (-) |
Cardinals vs. Reds Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cardinals will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-161). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (10.5 runs).

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